OpenStack Training Videos From Rackspace Now Available to All

As the founder and leading operator of OpenStack, we’re in a unique position to help others leverage our expertise. With more than one billion server hours logged, we know what it takes to run OpenStack clouds at scale.

And there’s more. We’ve created more than 80 training videos for our customers, giving them a new set of tools to get the most out of their private cloud experience.

Because we’re Rackspace, we’re trying something new. Starting today, we’re going to start sharing a sample of these videos, originally built just for customers, with the wider OpenStack community. We’ll be covering topics including:

about instances, how to create instances;

about Glance, how to create images;

about Heat, how to create stacks, how to delete stacks;

about Security Groups, how to manage Security Groups;

about containers, how to manage containers.

Below, check out this overview of OpenStack services:

We’re committed to your progress, and hope these short training videos help. But if you’re looking for more in-depth experiences, check out the course curriculum at training.rackspace.com. And for those looking for a personalized introduction to OpenStack, take advantage of our free strategy session with a Rackspace cloud expert. We’ll be glad to help you understand how consuming OpenStack private cloud as a service can benefit your business.

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Christian Foster is the Senior Director of Marketing for the OpenStack Cloud business. A Racker since 2013, he has more than 17 years of experience in marketing and strategy roles including eCommerce, brand management, product marketing, operations, demand generation, executive communications, media relations, and corporate strategy. Christian holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Baylor University and is a native of Austin, Texas. When he is not on the golf course or working out, Christian and his wife Megan can be found spending time with their 11-year-old daughter, seven-year-old son, and a King Charles Spaniel named Ellie.